A Robot that Detects Oil Spills

The Wave Glider ocean robot, made by California startup Liquid Robotics, can help monitor ocean temperatures, weather and even detect oil spills.

May 15, 2012

The Wave Glider ocean robot, made by California startup Liquid Robotics, can help monitor ocean temperatures, weather and even detect oil spills.  

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